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The 870 came out in 1950 to replace the Model 31, it was much cheaper to make. Never owned one, but I do own a 1948 31 TG, which many consider one of the nicest pump shotguns made ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/uQmRLV2.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/9TqZLdO.jpg)
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I think mine might hit 50 this fall. I can't be sure, but it's not far from that if not.
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My old 20ga 870 Wingmaster LW is 41 years old at least ... that’s how long I’ve had it.
I keep meaning to take it hunting again ...
"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated." Thomas Paine
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That’s a nice stock. I said stock. The 870 came out in 1950 to replace the Model 31, it was much cheaper to make. Never owned one, but I do own a 1948 31 TG, which many consider one of the nicest pump shotguns made
"Those that think they know everything are annoying those of us that have Google." - Dr. D. Edward Wilkinson
Note to self: Never ask an old Fogey how he is doing today.
Revised note to self: Keep it short when someone asks how I am doing.
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I picked up a strange one today at my local gun store. It is Looks like a Factory Police Riot Gun, but marked Wing Master and has an 18 inch barrel with improved cylinder but has a plain stock & forend. Except the barrel and receiver are bright blue. Not matte black like all the Factory Police Guns I’ve ever seen. The date code dates it to be a 1981 model. Came from an estate the store is selling for a local family. Appears to be un-fired. Of course, I just couldn’t resist. Stole it for $400 out the door!
Anybody ever see one like this ???
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